Sustainability

E-Waste Recycling

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E-waste or electronic waste are products that are no longer working, unwanted, or at the end of their 'life'. While above the ground, modern electronics are safe to use. However, most electronics contain some forms of toxic materials that when discarded and buried at a landfill, they pose serious risks to our environment. 

With the definition of e-waste continuing to expand, due to being in an era of rapid technological advancement. It important that we do our part by being conscious of our consumption and recycling older models of e-waste. Therefore, CC is committed to responsibly recycling our e-waste at a local Colorado Springs facility, E-Tech Recyclers. 

E-Tech Recyclers focus on sustainable and responsible recovery of end-of-life electronics. They work to empower those in the community, such as business owners and organizations to take responsible, secure, and charitable approach to e-waste recycling. All electronics are properly recycled through vendors that are chosen specifically for their environmental, health, and safety standards. 

Where to Recycle E-Waste?

To ensure proper disposal and environmental stewardship, different types of electronic waste (e-waste) at Colorado College are handled through different departments. Please follow the guidelines below:

Items Accepted at Self-Service Drop-Off Locations

If you have a small amount of e-waste, we encourage you to use one of the campus drop-off bins. These bins primarily collect small electronics, batteries (see battery guidelines), and printer ink cartridges.

Drop-off bin locations:

  • The basement of Worner Campus Center (across from the stairs)
    • Ink and toner cartridges are accepted here. 
  • First floor of Tutt Library (across from the front welcome desk)
    • Ink and toner cartridges are accepted in Tutt Library (next to ITS).  
  • Office of Sustainability (first floor)
Larger or Bulk E-Waste Collections

For large items or multiple items of e-waste, please schedule a pickup or drop-off with the Office of Sustainability. During the academic year, please fill out the form - located on the sidebar. During summer, you can reach out directly to Program Manager, Mae Rohrbach at mrohrbach@coloradocollege.edu. 

The Office of Sustainability also hosts e-waste collection events five times a year. Details are shared through on-campus communications. See more information on the sidebar. 

College-Owned Computer Disposal

All college-owned computers must be processed through ITS to ensure secure data wiping and proper disposal.

For more information on:

  • Lifecycle replacement
  • Hardware repair
  • Secure data disposal

Visit the ITS website or contact the Help Desk. Devices should be delivered directly to the ITS Solutions Center on the first floor of Tutt Library. 

Hazardous Waste & Freon Disposal

Items that contain hazardous materials or Freon (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc.) require special handling and will be handled by Facilities Services. 

Please submit a work order to Facilities Services: Submit a Facilities Work Order

Personal E-Waste Update: Effective 7/1/2025

Due to a change in Colorado College’s e-waste contract, this program is now intended exclusively for college-owned electronic equipment. We are no longer able to accept personal or non-college items. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For local e-waste recycling services, please see the sidebar for more information. 

What To Recycle?

AC Adaptors
Alarm Clocks
All In One Computers
Amazon Firesticks/Chromecasts
Amps
Baby Monitors
Boomboxes
Cable Boxes
Cables
Calculators
Cameras & lenses
Carpet Cleaners
Car Stereos, Radios, & Speakers
Cassette Tapes/VHS tapes
CDs/DVDs
Cell Phones
Christmas Lights
Copy Machines
Credit Card Machines
Digital Watches
Docking Stations
Drones
DVD/VCR player
Electric Fireplaces
Electric Guitars/Keyboards
Electric Law Mower
Electric Power Tools
Electric Scooters
Electric Toys
Electrical Wire & Stereo Cables
External Hard Drives
Fans
Flat Screen Computer Monitors
Flat Screen TV’s
Flash Drives
GPS Devices
Hair Dryers/Curling Irons
Hard Drives & Memory
Headphones
Hoover Boards
iPods
Ink and Toners
Keyboards & Mice
Lamps
Laptops
Microphones
Microscopes
Microwaves
Modems/Routers
Network Switches
Non-Household Batteries
Paper Shredders
PDA
Power Cords
POS Machines
Printers
Projectors
Remote Control Devices
Remotes
Sanitized Medical Equipment
Satellite Dishes
Security Cameras
Servers & Network Equipment
Sewing Machines
Small Kitchen Appliances/Microwaves
Speakers
Stereo Equipment
Telescopes
Telephones
Turntables
Typewriters
UPS Devices (with/without battery)
Vacuums
Video Game Consoles
Video Games
Vintage Electronics
Walkie Talkies
Webcams
Wire Ethernet

Aerosol Cans
Alkaline & Household Batteries
Books
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Monitors & TVs
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Cardboard
Chemicals
Combustible Fuel Equipment
Equipment containing Mercury
Fluids
Freon Containing Equipment
Gasoline Equipment
Glass
Items Containing Asbestos
Light Bulbs
Mercury
Mercury Thermostats
Neon Signs
PCB (polychlorinated byphenyls) Ballasts
Paint
Paper
Plastic
Pressurized Tanks & Canisters
Projection TVs
Radioactive Equipment
Radioactive Materials
Smoke Detectors
Solar Panels
Solvents
Swollen/Damaged/Recalled Batteries
Tires
Un-sanitized Healthcare & Medical Equipment

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Drop Off Events

If you have larger items (that don't fit into the bin) or a large amount of e-waste, the Office of Sustainability hosts five e-waste drop-off events throughout the year for the Colorado College community. The drop-off events take place during Blocks 2-4-6-8 and once in the summer. The dates and location for the e-waste drop-off event are communicated through the Experiential Education newsletter (sent to faculty, staff, and students) and the Today@CC Digest, a week or more prior to the event.

We highly recommend dropping off your e-waste during these events. If these don't work for you, please consider filling out an e-waste request form below. 

E-Waste Request Form

During the academic year, please fill out the e-waste request form below if you meet any of the following criteria: 

  • You have a significant volume, heavy, and/or super bulky e-waste that you need assistance in moving to the collection site
  • You have a significant volume, heavy, and/or super bulky e-waste that you do not have a way to move to the collection site and need to arrange a pickup 
  • You couldn't make the drop-off event and it is time-sensitive, so you need to schedule a separate drop-off time at the collection site

To request a pickup, please fill out the E-Waste Request Form. 

Local E-Waste Recycling Services

As Colorado College’s e-waste program will no longer accept personal items, we encourage you to use the following local e-waste recycling services for proper disposal of personal electronics:

These recyclers ensure that your electronic waste is handled in an environmentally responsible manner.

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